How to Replace an Axe Handle Part 2: Installation Now that we have laid out how to select the right axe handle, it’s time to move on to the installation. In the second part of this series on how to replace an axe handle, I will describe how I personally install a new handle. Before . . .
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How to Replace An Axe Handle – Part 2 Handle Installation
May 11, 2021
Posted in #AxeHeads, DIY, Do it yourself, How To, Hults Bruk, Instructional
How to Replace Your Axe Handle – Part 1 Handle Selection
January 20, 2021
Posted in #AxeHeads, Axes, How To, Instructional
Part 1: Axe Handle Selection Replacing an axe handle (a.k.a. haft, helve) can be very frustrating for axe users and enthusiasts. However, it is a skill that can really come in handy! When you think about it, an axe is a hunk of steel driven onto a wooden stick. Wood is a natural material, and . . .
How to Sharpen an Axe
September 11, 2020
Posted in #AxeHeads, Axes, Do it yourself, How To, Instructional
How to Sharpen an Axe “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” -Abraham Lincoln If you have ever used an axe, then it’s safe to assume that you have sharpened one as well. A sharp axe is a safe axe, and let’s face . . .
Hults Bruk Axe Maintenance and Modifications
February 25, 2019
Posted in #AxeHeads, Instructional, New Products
Our resident axe restoration expert Lane (aka Bushcraft Sisyphus), has a love for collecting and restoring old axes. Below are a few videos on how to modify and maintain Hults Bruk axes. You can follow Lane’s axe adventures on his YouTube Channel. Warning: It’s for true axe nerds only! Maintaining and Resetting the Grind Bevel In this . . .
Axe Maintenance & Care
May 2, 2018
Posted in #AxeHeads, Axes, DIY, Do it yourself, How To, Hults Bruk, Instructional
4 simple tips to maintain & care for your Hults Bruk axe or hatchet An axe is a simple tool, yet like any tool requires basic care. The more you love and use your Hults Bruk axe, the more care it requires. Below are some common axe maintenance problems, solutions and prevention tips to keep your . . .
DIY Leather Axe Mask
April 27, 2017
Posted in #AxeHeads, Axes, DIY, How To, Hults Bruk, Instructional
Red Nose Leather makes custom leather axe masks to help protect and beautify your axe. They specialize in leather but also enjoy restorations of vintage tools, especially axes. We checked in with Colton, Hults Bruk ambassador and owner of Red Nose Leather to break down the basics on how to get started making your own . . .
